Environmental Service Director

The Environmental Services Director is responsible for general oversight and maintenance of property including all major utility, life safety, grounds, and security systems. Plans and manages all aspects of building operations for our Assisted Living/Memory Care in Minnetonka. 

This position includes:

• 80 Hour in 2 weeks – Monday - Friday with a manager on duty weekend rotation. On-call for building emergencies
• Participates in Manager on Duty rotation (24/7 On-call position to address building maintenance needs.)
• Benefit eligible! https://www.ebenezercares.org/benefits.html

Orchards of Minnetonka Senior Living celebrates nature and wellness in all its forms. Our community is located near a major hub in Minnetonka, MN just minutes away from The Ridgedale Mall with quick access to public transportation. Offering 147 units of Independent/Assisted Living and Memory Care, Orchards of Minnetonka is bound to be one of Minnetonka’s premier senior living communities.  Voted “Best Senior Apartments” in Minnetonka by Sun Sailor readers.

Provides general oversight and maintenance of property, including all major utility, life safety and security systems.  (25%) 

• Monitors condition of & forecasts need for repairs/ replacement of HVAC, energy management, life safety, security, fire, elevators, electrical and plumbing systems. 

• Manages preventative maintenance services/contracts in accordance with individual facility guidelines. 

• Oversees purchasing activities for maintenance and housekeeping supplies within budgetary guidelines and oversee payment of bills per facility practices. 

• Ability to secure bids for capital improvements in accordance with facility guidelines. 

Supervises maintenance and housekeeping staff. (25%) 

• Hire, train/coach, and discipline maintenance and housekeeping staff.  

• Schedule staff and manage daily workload (as needed) for the timely completion of work orders and apartment turnovers. 

Ensures timely and efficient turnover of apartments (20%) 

• Communicates effectively with team to discuss needs 

• Performs and/or coordinates painting, cleaning, carpeting and apartment updates 

• Keeps Executive Director current on stats of apartment turnover and needs 

Provides 24/7 emergency On-Call response per rotating schedule. (10%) 

• Schedules staff to provide 24/7 emergency Maintenance coverage, including self. 

• Ability and willingness to support other on-call staff on an “as needed” basis. 

Promotes a safe environment for staff, tenants and visitors. (20%) 

• Identifies concerns through regular inspection of building and grounds. 

• Leads or co-leads Safety Committee per facility guidelines. 
• Conducts and tracks community emergency drills  

Required: 

• High school Diploma/GED 
• Special Class C Boiler Operator’s License or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire. Based on community needs/requirements 
• Current Driver’s License (in good standing) 
• 3 or more years experience 

preferred: 

• Vocational/Technical Training or Associate Degree – Industrial energy or related field 
• 5 years experience

Additional Requirements: 

• Organizational skills and attention to accuracy & detail.
• High level of customer services and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be on call at least 50% of non-scheduled work time each month.